noun
- Plural of fluegelhorn; brass instruments similar to cornets but with a wider, more conical bore, producing a mellower tone.
Usage: musical instrument; also spelled flugelhorn
Examples
- The jazz ensemble featured two fluegelhorns alongside the trumpet section.
- Fluegelhorns are popular in brass bands and orchestral settings.
- She learned to play the fluegelhorn after mastering the cornet.
- The warm, rounded sound of fluegelhorns blended beautifully with the woodwinds.
- Many professional musicians prefer fluegelhorns for their expressive, lyrical qualities.